Most reference management software packages have the following features:
- collecting references, from key databases and websites.
- organising your references into different folders (e.g. a different one for each assignment or area of research).
- adding notes to your references and keep them in your collection of citations.
- capturing PDFs, images and web pages and other files.
- links to full text articles, web pages and other documents.
- bibliographies.
- citations in the style that you want (e.g. Harvard).
Some also have additional features such as:
- share references or to collaborate with work colleagues
- pdf highlighting
- social networking
The University supports Endnote and Zotero. Endnote is available to download from Course Resources whilst Zotero can be found in the Apps Anywhere area on University PC desktops.
There are comparisons of different reference management software tools on the University of Derby Reference Management Software guide. The guide also includes detailed guides to downloading and using Endnote.
